Stovetop 'baked' ziti with turkey sausage and veggies

Name: Stovetop ''baked'' ziti with turkey sausage and veggies Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1-1/4 lb ground turkey; 1 link hot Italian turkey sausage (about 4 oz.); 1 small onion chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 can no salt added diced tomatoes undrained; 1-1/4 cup water; 1 cup spaghetti sauce (Ragu Classico etc.); 1 tsp dried basil leaves; 1 tsp dried oregano leaves; 2 small zucchini sliced (about 2 cups); 8 large fresh mushrooms sliced (about 2 cups); 1/2 of 10 oz. pkg of frozen spinach; 2 cups whole wheat ziti or penne pasta dry; 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded; 1/2 cup reduced fat (2% milk) mozzarella cheese shredded

Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1-1/4 lb ground turkey1 link hot Italian turkey sausage (about 4 oz.)1 small onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 can no salt added diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/4 cup water1 cup spaghetti sauce (Ragu, Classico, etc.)1 tsp dried basil leaves1 tsp dried oregano leaves2 small zucchini, sliced (about 2 cups)8 large fresh mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups)1/2 of 10 oz. pkg of frozen spinach2 cups whole wheat ziti or penne pasta, dry1 cup part skim ricotta cheese1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded1/2 cup reduced fat (2% milk) mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

In a large skillet, brown ground turkey, turkey sausage, onions, and garlic. Drain or blot any excess fat.

Add tomatoes, water, spaghetti sauce, basil, oregano, mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach. Stir and bring to a simmer.

Stir in uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Combine ricotta and parmesan cheese. Drop cheese mixture by rounded tablespoons onto pasta mixture. Gently spoon sauce mixture over cheese.

Spread mozzarella cheese over the surface. Cover and cook for 5 minutes more.

Makes 6 generous servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MY_AGREEMENT.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

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